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Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
Dean West

OCDE business services chief honored with state award for educational leadership

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2024
Dean West, OCDE’s associate superintendent of Business Services, was honored by the California County Superintendents on Tuesday during the group’s...
2024 Junior Innovators Challenge

Nine OC students among Thermo Fisher Scientific’s list of top junior innovators

Vicky Nguyen September 17, 2024
From developing an automatic aquaponic system to creating AI-powered detectors and energy harvesting solutions, nine students from Orange County have...
Firefighter

OC fire update: Robinson and Trabuco elementary schools reopen Tuesday as evacuation orders are lifted

Staff reports September 16, 2024
Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and road closures, be sure to follow the Orange County Fire Authority on X, formerly known as Twitter. Updated at 5:25...
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Six Orange County campuses recently named among America’s Healthiest Schools

Madeline Gray September 16, 2024
Six Orange County schools were recognized for their dedication to advancing the health of students, staff and families — earning...
District and high school leadership attend the opening of the Jan & Ross Billings Innovation Center of Excellence on Sept. 5. (Anaheim Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Cybersecurity center is unveiled at Magnolia High, 45 student teams race in Hydrogen Grand Prix final, and more

Madeline Gray September 13, 2024
Magnolia High School students enrolled in the cybersecurity pathway will further enhance their technological operations skills with state-of-the-art equipment and...
California students compete at the National History Day nationals contest in College Park, Maryland from June 11 to June 15.

OCDE will kick off National History Day season with teacher training

Madeline Gray September 12, 2024
Every year, social science educators across the country inspire students to dive deep into historical events, uncovering new perspectives through National History Day. To help Orange County teachers bring the past to life, OCDE is hosting a National History Day-OC...
Taking a survey

OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...
Greg Rolen

Orange County Department of Education welcomes Gregory Rolen as new general counsel

Ian Hanigan September 11, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education has appointed Gregory Rolen as its new general counsel, concluding a comprehensive selection process...
PYLUSD Universal Sports Institute Open House

WATCH: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified hosts open house for new Universal Sports Institute

Vicky Nguyen September 10, 2024
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District hosted an open house and parent information session at the Universal Sports Institute — also known as USI — site at Parkview School on Sept. 6.  This event marked the official launch of the...
Orange County Registrar of Voters booth

High School Voter Education Weeks to empower young voices

Vicky Nguyen September 9, 2024
High School Voter Education Weeks will take place from Sept. 16 through Sept. 27 across the state to promote civic...
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